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Friday 6th - Sunday 8th December

SWIMMING POOLACTIVITIES

Raising money forBlackmore Vale Boxing club andGillingham Town Football club

Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4HXTel: 01747 834013 | Web: www.riversmeetgillingham.org Like us today

11am Mermaids and Mermen - £9A session for children aged 6+ that can swim 25 metres comfortably. Certificate, photo and glitter make up included!12pm Boogie Boards - £9A session for children aged 8+ that can swim 25metres comfortably.

12pm Fins and Snorkelling - £9A session for children aged 8+ that can swim 25metres comfortably,equipment supplied, Certificate available.

Use of Gillingham School Parkingthroughout the weekend

For direct contact with the eventorganiser, please emailalan.waistell@riversmeetgillingham.org

1pm on Saturday & 11am on Sunday Inflatable Mania - FREEA large inflatable in the pool, participants will need to demonstrate the ability to swim 25metres comfortably at the start of the session. There will be instructor led activities with prizes. For those unable to swim 25 metres the shallow end will be available with small floats and toys.

Saturday 7th December

Sunday 8th December

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December

Somerset Petting Farm

Sunday 8th December

Come and meet the animals! A great time for kids!

Located outside reception

9 LIVEBANDSOVER

3 DAYS

MAINMARQUEE

GIN, WINEAND ALEBARS

Friday 6th December 6pm - 11pmSaturday 7th December 11am - 11pm

Sunday 8th December 11am - 5pm

9 LIVE BANDS OVER 3 DAYS16 REAL ALES

GIN AND WINE BARCRAFT LAGER AND CIDERS

WHITE STAR CATERING

£5 ADULTS£3 CHILDREN

(Sorry, no children after 9pm)Tickets are valid for all 3 days

(Discount available for RiversMeet Members)

Craft Fair

Saturday 7th December10:30am - 5pm

Sunday 8th December10:30am - 4pm

Over 50 stalls selling unique handmade items

FREE ADMISSION!

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Craft Fair

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Craft Fair

Saturday 7th December 10:30am - 5pmSunday 8th December 10:30am - 4pm

CandlesChristmas decorationsPickles and chutneys

JewellerySoaps and body lotions

Wooden ToysHomewareCeramicsLighting

Art

Savoury foodsGin

CakeChildren's clothes

PhotographyWreaths

Fairy housesSanta's grotto

Children's play areaChoirs

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UPSFRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER

SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER

6PM UNTIL 10PM

11AM UNTIL 11PM

7pm - 8pm Trinity

Trinity are a fine bunch of musicians comprising of the Harris Brothers, Ash (Bass & Vocals), Neil (Drummer) and finally Tony Scothern (Singer/Guitarist).They play a mix of Ska punk Indie and Rock cover versions.

8pm - 10pm The Tokamaks

The Tokamaks band are an uptempo, five piece band performing covers and originals from Ska, Northern Soul and 60s beat. The band cover Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset and the surrounding areas and come fully equipped including our own lighting rigging system. Our set list includes a mix of originals and classic covers that are sure to get the crowd singing and dancing.

12.30pm - 1.45pm Jesus Adam

I have been dubbed Rock And Roll Jesus, the homeless guy that can sing and a Mash Man. I perform a range of covers, occasional originals and many a mashup. Play anything from Johnny Cash to Jamie T. With a Husky voice and set of Drums in my Lungs there�s no way you won�t hear me coming.

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SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBERSATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 11AM UNTIL 5PM11AM UNTIL 11PM

12pm - 1:30pm The Songsmiths

The SongSmiths are a fine bunch of musicians of a certain age with several lifetimes of experience as musicians, singers, band members, songwriters, guitars�, pianos, gigs, and performancesat all kinds of levels. Currently working on around 2 albums worth of co-written original material influenced by everything they�ve ever heard.

2pm - 3pm Connor Smith

Singer / songwriter form the local area, who plays a mixture of covers and his own music and enjoys nothing more than playing on stage

2pm - 3:30pm Kharma Alarm

Kharma Alarm is a 4 piece covers band based in Dorset and Somerset. They are made up of experienced musicians from the local music scene, who have diverse backgrounds ranging from Rock, to Ska, to Folk. They are united by a passion for good songs and a desire for their audience to relax and to have a good time. Their music is mainly rooted in a richly melodic guitar sound and they play acoustic style versions of popular songs from the 1960�s to the present. They have been described as a �party band� playing a selection of music that reminds you of warm summer evenings, that is guaranteed to either get you singing along, your foot tapping, or on your feet and dancing!

5:30pm - 7pm

2 Foot Moose

2 Foot Moose are a diverse rock band based in Gillingham (Dorset), performing popular classic rock and more modern covers, With enough gear to power a small festival, this loud 5-piece aims to bring a fresh approach to the local music scene. Prepare to hear some of your favourite classics performed like never before.

8pm - 9:30pm Big Brass Ska Band

Big Brass Ska is an exciting band which was formed in January 2016. Made up of 10 from many different styles of music, rock and roll, punk, Ska and traditional Brass band, musicians have joined together to this new group. Big Brass Ska jovially serious approach to their music, the criteria for choosing the music they play is simple, each piece must encourage the audience to get up on to there feet and Dance. Playing hit after hit from great bands such as the Specials, Madness, Bad Manners and many others BigSka certainly know how to get the audience on there feet.

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8 Draught Ales from Piddle

Winters Tale5.0%; Classic winter dark ale. Full bodied, fruity and rich.Piddle 4.1%; Premium amber ale. easy drinking beer with a citrus twist.Dorset Rogue 3.9%; Dark traditional best bitter. Big flavour for a little beer.Cocky 4.3%; Transatlantic IPA, brimming with hops from both sides of the pond.Captain Swing 4.5%; Ruby red bitter, mild in flavour with a little hop kick at the end.Sittin Cow3.5%; Session pale ale. Packed with plenty of English hops.Coal Porter4.5%; Creamy rich porter with hints of chocolate.Bent Copper4.8% ; Strong but drinkable extra special copper beer, rich and aromatic.

1 Draught Piddle IPA PilsnerBreakin� Wave4.5%; Full flavoured traditional pilsner lager with a great hop aroma.

1 Draught Piddle CiderCiddle Middle4.5%; Sparkling cider made from a wide variety of apples

8 Boxed Flavoured Sheppey�s Ciders

12 Different Flavour Gins

6 Different White Wines

4 Different Red Wines

Soft Drinks

8 Draught Ales from Keystone

Bedrock Bitter3.6%; A light beer with a balance of light malts and fresh fruity choppiness. This beer has subtle sweet citrus flavours from the late Goldings hops.CPA4.6%; Light in colour with subtle malt flavours and medium bitterness. Leading to crisp hop flavours and aromas from Goldings and Bodecea Hops. Large One4.2%; A best bitter with a distinct malty flavour and a delicate addition of bittering hops with hints of fruit and spice in the aftertaste. SPA 3.5%;Very pale, a bit bitter with a hoppy nose Gold Hill4%; Wonderfully golden in colour and full of citrus and floral aromas. Hoppier than Gold Standard with the addition of English Cascade hops. Warminster Warrior4.5%; Reddish brown ale traditional beer Gold Spice4%; Gold and Silver Award Winning! Gold coloured beer with plenty of late Boadicea hops. Stem gingerIs then added to the cask for a delicious ZING of fresh ginger Golden Apstle4.8%; Golden premium ale

White Star Catering

White star will be supplying the following delicious foods:-Pizzas Loaded FriesChunky Steak Chilli Burgers Gourmet ChipsLoaded Burgers Bangkok Bad Boy (vegan Burger)Venison Burgers Lots Of Other Vegan, Veggie &Bacon And Sausage Baps Gluten Free OptionsLoaded Nachos

Riversmeet Café We�ll be offering a menu for everyone. Including hot and cold drinks and children's meals.

We are raising money for the Blackmore Vale Boxing Club and theGillingham Town Football Club. The Lions club are assisting us to raise monies for both clubs.

Donation buckets for all charities will be located across the site.

A special thanks to

FOOD

CHOSEN CHARITIES

MARQUEE BAR

Blackmore Vale Boxing Club are looking to refurbish and updatetheir ageing equipment whilst promoting boxing in the local areafor all ages.

Blackmore Vale Boxing Club

Tokens can be purchased on entry (cash only) which then can be used at the bar.NO UNDER 18�s allowed in the marquee after 9pm. Beer list correct at time of print.

GTFC have found themselves in an unfortunate position where they are having to raise £40,000 for flood lights and stands to complete their community project sports facility.

The club is currently growing very fast, going from having 3 teams last season to 6 this season including ladies football as well as walking football, which is becoming very popular. We are also considering a second Ladies team for next season.

The facility hosts many events to include school matches, charity events and we are continually looking to diversify its availability to the wider community.

Gillingham Town Football Club

The Lions Club are raising money for the following clubs throughtheir Santa�s Grotto based in the main hall on the 7th and 8th December.

The Lions Club

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